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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
5
A week’s end rain shower brought heavy moisture to the area after drought conditions. Farmers reported inches of rain with estimates up to five, soaking the soil and reviving oats while corn needs cultivation. the peony crop suffered but is not a major crop.
A Tuesday luncheon at Mrs Muriel Wilsons home hosted 24 ladies to honor guest Mrs Virgil Hancher of Chicago Illinois. Pink and white decor featured bouquets of pink columbines and nap cups. High score went to Mrs H C Barnes and consolation to Mrs C W Siefkin.
West town residents appeal to officers to curb night crawlers invading lawns. Worm sellers face financial strain as moisture pulls worms below ground. Eight boys were seen on one lawn while gardens were trampled. Local ladies urge respect for property and permission before entering yards. Miss Jene Everson noted as a callet. Missionary Society event hosted by Mrs. Ivey with 22 ladies attending.
A list of upcoming meetings and events includes Home Study Club at Mrs. Minnie Jarvis on June 21, Delta Dek Brine Club at S. T. Grant on June 22, Shriner food sale at the grocery on June 22, Ep Worth League bake sale on June 24, Miss Bes Taylor hosting CG. L. C. Club on June 26, Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. O. Gwatt on June 26, Ladies Aid Society events at the church parlors and Methodist social rooms on June 26, Garfield Farm Bureau Unit chautauqua at the Nemecek home on June 27.
Humboldt golfers plan a social match with Rolfe next Sunday at 1 15 pm. About 15 to 20 Humboldt players will travel, aiming for lively competition. Rolfe recently hosted Wakonda Club Fort Dodge with three locals, Carroll White and Hunter, reporting mixed results.
Beverly DeGroote and James Sage married Saturday June 8 1945 in Jackson Minnesota. They were attended by Gail Cooksey as best man and bridesmaid. The bride from Rolfe High Class of 1933 wore light blue crepe silk. the groom a Rolfe High Class of 1930 grad and local mechanic. They will reside in Rolfe.
Ladies' Auxiliary of Rolfe Golf Club convened after a 1 PM luncheon at Gar Mac Lodge with 27 members. Officers elected for the season include Shirley Thornton chairwoman C B Bowen vice chair and Morris Webb secretary treasurer.
The Plover softball team opened with Rolfe in a pitch tense game. Sernett struck out eight and allowed three hits through four innings while Martin limited Rolfe to two singles. Rolfe rallied in the fifth and sixth, winning 8 to 7 as Plover could not match the late scoring.
Tom Connors longtime freelancer and Pocahontas County figure died last Sunday night after a car accident on the way from Barnum to Fort Dodge. Found at the wheel by a section foreman, coroner ruled heart disease as the cause. He spent much of his life in Fort Dodge and was active with the internal revenue service and income tax advising. He belonged to Knights of Columbus and Elks groups.
The Jens Thompson home near Rolfe hosted a yellow and white garden shower for Miss Yessy Ralph attended by about 60 friends. Partners read a story about Miss Ralph and musical readings accompanied by piano. the wedding is set for June 29 1935 with Elias Spry of Gary Indiana.
Mr and Mrs A C Isaacson hosted a reunion for all their children and families to honor Mr and Mrs Albert Spencer of Williamsburg. Attendees included Adolph Thompson Donald Hansell Hans Isaacson Ray mond Isaacson Joe J Johnson and families, Esther Isaacson, Fred Smith Willard Jones and others. Dinner was served at noon followed by social time. Spencer and Mrs Spencer departed Rolfe for Williamson. Verna and Arlene Peterson remained in Rolfe.
Mr and Mrs Allan Vickers and their daughter Lillian were returning home Sunday when their trailer loaded with furniture became unloosened from the car north of Jewell. It tipped into the ditch overturning several times, wrecking a washing machine and a davenport and injuring other items.
Mrs. C. B. Bowen and Miss Lucile and Mrs. W. R. Jones were visitors in Fort Dodge Monday.
Mr and Mrs Ora Alberts marked 15 years of marriage with a surprise noon reception at their southwest Rolfe home. Relatives from Rolfe Pocahontas and Clare arrived with baskets of food, gifting a complete amethyst crystal service for eight.
A group of Rolfe newlyweds were spirited away in a truck last Friday evening. Axel Iversen led the outing with others guiding the couples from home to home including the Sages, the Simonsons, the Eversons, and the Quinslands before ending at the Quinsland Cafe with the customary treat.
June 30 marks the last grace day without penalty for the old age assistance tax per Jocahontas County treasurer J I Carlson. The same date also gives credit for the $2 per capita poll tax. The Iowa legislature extended delinquency for property taxes to July 1 and imposed a 1 percent monthly penalty after July 1 on old age taxes. The offset against poll taxes for street and road expenditures is removed as of July 1. Subscribe for The Arrow NOW.
One hundred fourteen children from pre school to 8th grade attend the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church led by Rev. T. S. Bassett and Rev. H. A. Sinning. Mrs. Wm. Matteson oversees the intermediate department with Miss Jessie Harriger head of the primary. Instructors include Jean Pollock Roberta Kennedy Estalyn Roberts and Colleen Otto. The school ends Friday with a picnic and Sunday evening program at the M E church presenting two weeks’ results. Each child should bring sandwiches and food for the picnic dinner supervised by teachers.
Saturday crowds fill Rolfe as Pla Mor billiard hall sees its largest crowd yet. An apparent thief entered after closing and took cigars, tobacco, candy bars, and other merchandise. Beer room break in reported. loss includes cash and refreshments.
Pocahontas county farmers and others in northwest Iowa are invited to a Field Day at Iowa State College in Ames on Wednesday June 26. Four field days are planned with optional dates June 25 27 and 28. Participants will tour campus farms visit experiments and hear results with plans made to fit interests.
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church held a meeting at Mrs. Clarence Jensen's country home with hostesses Mrs. Ellen Mather Mrs. Jennie Johnson and Mrs. Lester Thorson assisting. The program featured violin duets vocal solos scripture readings and a lesson study followed by a two course lunch.
County Agent H Willett led 4-H Club girls from Rolfe to Ames to join a cast of The Bohemian Girl at Town State College during the 4-H Club convention. Delegates include Evelyn Weishaar from Des Moines township Stella Shimon from Garfield and Marie Hosier from Garfield recognized for long 4-H work.
Sweet's Famous Players bring a two night tent show to Rolfe on Monday and Tuesday June 24-25 featuring high royalty plays with special scenery and a strong orchestra. The Awakening and She Walks in Her Sleep headline the program with 10 and 30 cent prices.
Sixty cream buyers from Pocahontas County and nearby areas attended a cream grading school June 1 at the Pocahontas courthouse. Iowa State College Extension and State Inspectors taught grading and exam requirements under the new law effective July 5, 1924. 57 of 60 buyers passed, enabling grade-based cream purchases and boosting farmer butter quality and income.
Irene Witt of Lake township married Donald Colee of Pocahontas in a secret ceremony on March 5 1935 at the M I Parsonage Emmetsburg. The couple will reside with the bride's parents southeast of Pocahontas and host friends there.
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